Coconut-Fudge Cheesecake

Name: Coconut-Fudge Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted; 1/4 cup golden brown sugar; 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temp; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup cream of coconut (I Like Coco Lopez); 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 5 tablespoons whipping cream; 5 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup sliced sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Submitted by Ashley U

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 12

ingredients

CRUST
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
³⁄₄ cup sliced almonds, toasted
¹⁄₂ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
¹⁄₄ cup golden brown sugar
FILLING
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temp
³⁄₄ cup sugar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup cream of coconut (I Like Coco Lopez)
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
TOPPING
5 tablespoons whipping cream
5 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 ¹⁄₃ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
³⁄₄ cup sliced sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wrap foil around outside of a 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4 inch high sides.
Blend all ingredients for the crust in processor until nuts are ground and crumbs stick together.
Press crust mixture over bottom and 2 inch set, about 10 minutes.
Cool.
In mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract in large bowl to blend.
Beat in cream of coconut, shredded coconut, and flour.
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until just combined.
Pour filling into crust.
Bake until top is brown and center is almost set for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Transfer to rack and cool.
Cover and chill overnight.
Bring cream and syrup to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
Remove from heat.
Add chocolate chips; whisk until smooth.
Cool to just lukewarm.
Pour topping over cake.
Sprinkle edge with almonds and coconut.
Chill until topping is set for about 2 hours.

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This cheesecake is delicious! I made it for a family event and everyone loved it.

Kathryn2

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Ashley U

Bellingham, WA

I live in the beautiful, rainy northwest. I'm currently working as a CNA taking care senors with mental illness. I love cooking and would like someday to own my own resturant. My passions include photography, cooking, reading and of course, shoping. I enjoy swiming and hiking.

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